Others expected to debut in New York are the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and a new diesel truck--the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.

On a smaller scale the 2014 BMW 328d sedan could be set to wrap up the compact luxury market with projected highway economy of more than 40 mpg--and there may even be a wagon version. Volkswagen's new Golf will also come with a diesel engine, with more power and greater efficiency than ever before.

From Scandinavia, Volvo's V60 Plug-In Hybrid could also appear--with its 2.4-liter five-cylinder diesel engine, and rear-mounted electric motor. You can read our recent drive of the car here, though sadly it's not expected to go on sale in the U.S.

Smaller still, we're expecting the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage to debut at New York too. It's another car we've recently driven, albeit in European specification. And while its driving characteristics leave a little to be desired, it's light weight and aero-efficient--so could surprise with its economy figures.

Which of the New York debutants are you most looking forward to? And which is most important for green car buyers in the U.S? Leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below.

For me, it's the new Mitsubishi Mirage. I view it as the long awaited second coming of the best gas mileage gas car of all time, the 3 cyl. Geo Metro. Although I haven't seen any confirmation that Mitsubishi will in fact have one at the show, I am going and hoping too see one.

johnny mars
Posted: 3/26/2013 7:21pm PDT

What are all the choices? I'm holding out for the Mazda 6 diesel and 2014 Mazda 3 (lightweight) diesel.

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Posted: 5/28/2013 11:24am PDT

"Which of the New York debutants are you most looking forward to? And which is most important for green car buyers in the U.S? Leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below."